West Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2026/2027 bring 190+ days of learning across the Autumn, Spring and Summer terms. This page covers the school calendar dates and in-service days, from the October break and Christmas holidays to Easter holidays, May Day, summer holidays, and spring break.
West Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2026-2027
Here’s the full breakdown of West Dunbartonshire School Holidays and term dates.
Autumn Term 2026
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Teachers Return (In-service day) | Thursday 13 August 2026 |
| In-service Day* | Friday 14 August 2026 |
| Pupils Return | Monday 17 August 2026 |
| September Weekend | Friday 25 & Monday 28 September 2026 |
| Half-term – October Break | Monday 12 – Friday 16 October 2026 |
| In-service Day* | Monday 9 November 2026 |
| Schools Close (2.30pm) | Friday 18 December 2026 |
| Christmas/New Year Break | Monday 21 December 2026 – Monday 4 January 2027 |
| Schools Re-open | Tuesday 5 January 2027 |
Spring Term 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mid-term Break | Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 February 2027 |
| In-service Day* | Wednesday 17 February 2027 |
| Easter Public Holiday | Friday 26 – Monday 29 March 2027 |
| Schools Close (2.30pm) | Friday 2 April 2027 |
| Spring Break | Monday 5 – Friday 16 April 2027 |
| Schools Return | Monday 19 April 2027 |
Summer Term 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May Day | Monday 3 May 2027 |
| In-service Day* | Tuesday 4 May 2027 |
| May Weekend | Friday 28 & Monday 31 May 2027 |
| Schools Close (1.00pm) | Wednesday 30 June 2027 |
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West Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2027-2028
The West Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2027/28 school year starts mid-August 2027 and ends in June 2028.
Autumn Term 2027
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Teachers Return (In-service day) | Friday 13 August 2027 |
| In-service Day* | Monday 16 August 2027 |
| Pupils Return | Tuesday 17 August 2027 |
| September Weekend | Monday 27 September 2027 |
| Half-term – October Break | Monday 4 – Friday 15 October 2027 |
| In-service Day* | Monday 22 November 2027 |
| Christmas/New Year Break | Thursday 23 December 2027 – Tuesday 4 January 2028 |
| Schools Re-open | Wednesday 5 January 2028 |
Spring Term 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| Mid-term Break | Monday 14 & Tuesday 15 February 2028 |
| In-service Day* | Wednesday 16 February 2028 |
| Spring Break | Monday 3 – Monday 17 April 2028 |
Summer Term 2028
| Event | Date |
|---|---|
| May Day | Monday 1 May 2028 |
| In-service Day* | Thursday 25 May 2028 |
| May Weekend | Friday 26 & Monday 29 May 2028 |
| Schools Close (1.00pm) | Friday 30 June 2028 |
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West Dunbartonshire School Holidays 2028-2029
The 2028/29 council term dates haven’t been published yet by the education authority. West Dunbartonshire Council typically releases the school holiday schedule around March, once parliamentary elections and public holiday dates are confirmed. Bookmark this page — we’ll update it the moment the school holiday PDF goes live.
West Dunbartonshire In-Service Days
| Term | In-Service Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn 2026 | 13, 14 August & 9 November 2026 |
| Spring 2027 | 17 February 2027 |
| Summer 2027 | 4 May 2027 |
| Autumn 2027 | 13, 16 August & 22 November 2027 |
| Spring 2028 | 16 February 2028 |
| Summer 2028 | 25 May 2028 |
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FAQs
When do West Dunbartonshire schools break up for Christmas?
Schools close mid-December, usually around the 18th to 23rd, and re-open in early January. The Christmas holidays run for roughly two weeks.
What is the October break in West Dunbartonshire?
It’s a one or two-week half-term holiday in October. Dates shift slightly each school year.
Do West Dunbartonshire schools close on May Day?
Yes. May Day is a public holiday, so all schools close on the first Monday of May.
When do pupils return after the summer holidays?
Pupils return mid-August, typically between the 15th and 18th, after the long summer holidays.
Where can I get printable term dates?
West Dunbartonshire Council publishes a school holiday PDF and printable term dates on its official website each year.
Useful Resources
For the official term dates and holidays, always check the Council website.